Open and Closed Syllable Practice

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What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant following the vowel. Example: 'ba-by'.

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What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'cat'.

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Identify if the syllable in 'radio' is open or closed.

Back

Open

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Identify if the syllable in 'fever' is open or closed.

Back

Open

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Identify if the syllable in 'hot' is open or closed.

Back

Closed

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Identify if the syllable in 'fun' is open or closed.

Back

Closed

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Identify if the syllable in 'studio' is open or closed.

Back

Open

Front

What is an example of a word with an open syllable?

Back

'go' is an example of an open syllable.

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What is an example of a word with a closed syllable?

Back

'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.

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How can you tell if a syllable is open?

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A syllable is open if it ends with a vowel and has no consonant after it.